Distance from LGW to SYD
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The flight distance between airports London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 17,017.15 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 20h 31min. Similar flight routes: LGW → CBR , LGW → MEL , LGW → BNE , LGW → ADL , LHR → SYD
Bearing: 122.34° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from LGW to SYD is 122.34° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: 28.25008,104.03921The geographic midpoint between LGW and SYD is in 8,510.80 km distance between both points in a bearing of 122.34°. It is located in China, Yunnan, Yanjin (中国, 云南省, 盐津县 (Yanjin)).
Distance: 17,021.59 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LGW and SYD is 17,021.59 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LGW and SYD is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 9hThe time difference between LGW (Europe/London) and SYD (Australia/Sydney) is 9 hours. This means that it is now 02:29 (29.04.2024) in LGW and 11:29 (29.04.2024) in SYD.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LGW and SYD, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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SYD is just as far away from LGW as LGW from Sydney (17,017 km), Melbourne (16,918 km), Brisbane (16,555 km), Adelaide (16,278 km), Gold Coast (16,626 km).